1 JC opened the meeting by saying how he appreciates, for the
first time, the opportunity to be involved with the managing
organisation, the Federation Committee. MK and Ron Jones support
Team Malaga and want to raise its profile and transparency.

2 At last week’s
FAB Malaga Delegation Committee meeting the topic of selection, and
selection systems, was raised. One of the objectives with so many
newly federated players was to achieve fairness and inclusiveness;
and to attack the perception of a ‘closed shop’. The new
application system should avoid criticism.

3 Jeff Rowe, La Posada BC, offered to consult with his committee
about giving up their 4-day competition, on 21st-24th
October, and give the time to Team Malaga for practice. His
committee has approved this. It would be in addition to the 3 days
already included in the Calendar for next season (18th
October, 8th November and 13th January).

4 GK is temporarily taking the place of Brian Todd as Mens’
Captain. BT resigned through commitments in the UK
and his personal situation. He did a lot of good work and was
always very positive. On behalf of those present he wished him all
the best. MA to e-mail and thank him for his services given to Team
Malaga over the years and to wish him well in the future.

5 Elections for new Team Malaga committee members will take
place in early October after the League starts. Current members
will stand. Nominations will be sought in advance and 14th
October, a free day, will be used. MK had prepared a Notice for
circulation to all clubs, which was approved, along with a
Registration Form for completion by any bowler who is interested.
It sets out at the bottom the necessity for players to pay their own
expenses. This sets out past experiences over the last 5 years and
space for any other relevant information. Previously the team
involved knew the capabilities of bowlers and a Rankings system was
organised for winners/finalists of competitions, acting as an
indicator of abilities. AD to liaise with MK and circulate the
documentation to Club Representatives, collate returned forms by
e-mail.

6 La Posada and
Saydo BC are approx. 15 km apart and it was proposed that both
greens of 4 rinks could be used for a 2-day training session, with 2
games each day for the Mens’ and Ladies’ teams. 24 men and 24
women, 8 rinks total, 4 people to be appointed to mark the ladies’ 4
rinks. It was decided that 4 days would be too long. A one-off
green fee had been requested by La Posada of €8. Perhaps this could
be shared with Saydo. JC to contact JR and speak to him about
possibilities.

7 MK has spoken to Ruth Compton and she would like the teams to
stay for an extra day or 2 after the Team Malaga v Spain
match and play the new Almerian team. Alicante also have a team and
it may be possible, in 3 years’ time, to include the Spain team as
well in a 4-team event. There are 3 free days prior to the Spain
match and it would be better practice to play Almeria
then. Accommodation was discussed and facilities at Saydo
Park and La Posada hotels. Staying overnight would be part of the
team building exercise. MK to research accommodation, to negotiate
a good price, and also to consult with Nick Cummins.

8 AD promised to circulate the new Calendar which she has
prepared for the Handbook for next season, and to purchase new
stickers and score cards.

10 Finally JC asked ‘What are we aiming to achieve?’

·Team selection (not definitive)

·Team building

·Games.

11 MA and AD to clarify which is the correct logo (AD using the
most recent one). MA to send to MK.